Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 5, 2000
DAVID MARGOLESE is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and co-Founder of
Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. Mr. Margolese, the pioneer of the satellite
radio category, recognized, almost 10 years ago, the need for a cable-
like audio service to motorists. With a partnership with Robert
Briskman, they had the technical expertise to create the plans for a
satellite-delivered transmission system. Mr. Margolese also had the
tenacity to create the S-DARS industry, by getting the FCC to auction
licenses, and had the financial acumen to raise almost $1 billion to
launch Sirius Satellite Radio. Along with co-Founder Robert Briskman,
Mr. Margolese is leading Sirius Satellite radio in its efforts to
capitalize on the power and scope of satellite technology to bring
motorists a more diverse mix of music and talk radio than conventional
radio allows. Prior to his involvement in Sirius Satellite Radio, Mr.
Margolese co-founded Cantel, Inc., a Canadian cellular network, which
has become one of Canada's leading national cellular telephone carriers.
Mr. Margolese also founded Canadian Telecom, a radio paging company, and
served as its President until the sale of the company in 1987. Profile
Mr. Margolese: We're one of two companies, a licensed duopoly, that will
provide a 100-channel subscription digital radio
